04/08/2021
04/08/2021
Local News for Windsor Locks, Connecticut
04/08/2021
04/08/2021
CT Duo Nabbed For Rash Of Thefts Of Tires, Rims, Police Say
Two Connecticut men have been nabbed for an alleged series of thefts of tires and rims from vehicles through the Hartford County area. Most of the incidents involved a Toyota Highlander as the suspect vehicle. The last incident occurred In Windsor Locks in Hartford County, on Thursday, March 25, sai… Read the rest of the READ MORE.
04/08/2021
Windsor Locks budget proposal would keep same tax rate
WINDSOR LOCKS – The Finance Board is proposing a $51.3 million budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, a 2% increase over the current year budget that would keep the tax rate the same. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.
04/07/2021
Windsor Locks FD: For the safety of …
For the safety of our members and the community as well as logistical problems which are out of our control, we have decided to cancel our 2021 Carnival. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2021
Windsor Locks police say pair caught with stolen rims and tires are likely suspects in similar crimes in Greater Hartford
Two Hartford men who were caught with stolen car rims and tires in Windsor Locks early Tuesday likely are suspects in similar crimes in the area, police said. Read the rest of the article on courant.com READ MORE.
03/27/2021
Police: Suspects use truck to rip door off gas station convenience store in Windsor Locks
Police said the suspects broke in around 3 a.m. Friday, using a truck and a chain. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.
03/27/2021
WL police investigate gas station burglary
WINDSOR LOCKS – Police are continuing to investigate a burglary at the Valero gas station and convenience store that occurred early Friday where multiple suspects used a chain attached to a pickup truck to rip the door off the business,… Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.
03/27/2021
Pickup Smashes Into Front Of CT Gas Station Store, Chains Used To Pull Door Off, Police Say
A pickup truck smashed into a Connecticut gas station/convenience and used a chain to rip the front door off the building. After ripping off the door, around 3 a.m., on Friday, March 26, multiple suspects entered the Valero Store located 269 Main Street, in Windsor Locks, said Lt. Paul Cherniack. Off… Read the rest of READ MORE.
03/27/2021
Police: Windsor Locks man who is deaf swindled out of about $51,000 in multi-state scam
WINDSOR LOCKS – Police are investigating a scam that targeted a local elderly man who is deaf that resulted in him being swindled out of about $51,000. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.03/25/2021
‘Deaf lottery’ scammers victimize elderly Windsor Locks man – part of nationwide swindle
Windsor Locks police are part of a nationwide investigation into a “deaf lottery” scam. Read the rest of the article on courant.com READ MORE.03/25/2021
Movie to tell story of Medal of Honor recipient
WINDSOR LOCKS – The story of Sgt. John Chapman, who posthumously received the Medal of Honor in 2018, is set to become a movie with Jake Gyllenhaal starring as Chapman. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.03/23/2021
Sentence reversed in Windsor Locks child molestation case
The state Supreme Court has upheld a man’s conviction for repeatedly molesting a girl in Windsor Locks in 2013, when she was 9, but has held his sentence illegal and ordered that he be resentenced. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.03/23/2021
Sentence reversed in WL child molestation case
The state Supreme Court has upheld a man’s conviction for repeatedly molesting a girl in Windsor Locks in 2013, when she was 9, but has held his sentence illegal and ordered that he be resentenced. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.03/22/2021
Irish workers who built Windsor Locks Canal honored
WINDSOR LOCKS – More than 100 people gathered outside at the lower picnic area of the Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 400 immigrant laborers who built the Windsor Locks Canal. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.03/18/2021
Windsor Locks begins planning for federal funds
WINDSOR LOCKS – The town is expected to receive roughly $3.6 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, with $2.5 million going to the Board of Education and $1.2 million to the town, according to First Selectman J…. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.03/17/2021
Windsor Locks teen accused of sexual attack on girl, 14
A Windsor Locks teenager is facing accusations that he attacked a girl when he was 15 and she was 14, pulling her down a hallway by her hair, choking her several times, and forcibly performing an act on her that… Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.03/17/2021
Governor calls Windsor Locks High a model for educating during a pandemic
WINDSOR LOCKS – Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday used Windsor Locks High School as a success story in the quest for safe, in-person classes amid the coronavirus pandemic, and millions of dollars in federal funding is expected to provide additional… Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.03/16/2021
Windsor Locks hand Suffield first loss of season
Windsor Locks girls basketball team beats previously-undefeated Suffield Read the rest of the article on courant.com READ MORE.03/15/2021
Ceremony will honor immigrant laborers
WINDSOR LOCKS – A ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Sunday to honor the 400 immigrant laborers who built the Windsor Locks Canal. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.03/12/2021